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とうだいもとくら
灯台下暗
し。
kotowaza
You can't see the forest for the trees (literally: it is darkest under the lamppost).
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expression
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Kanji
カ ゲ した below, under しも bottom part もと under (influence) さげる to lower, to reduce さがる to be lowered くだる to descend くだす to judge くださる to give おろす to drop off (passenger) おりる to get off (train)
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